Christopher Newport opened its season with a 7-3, 5-2 doubleheader sweep of host Hampton.

A three-run sixth enabled CNU to overcome a 3-1 deficit in Game 1, and Chelsea Mitchell slugged two homers in Game 2. ...

Visiting Canisius of Buffalo, N.Y., shut out Norfolk State 7-0 and 8-0 for a doubleheader sweep, though NSU's Gipsy Ramirez went 2-for-5 for the day and Katie Lancellotti was 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and a walk in Game 2 for the Spartans (1-3).

WOMEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING

Virginia took its third consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference championship, outscoring second-place host North Carolina 877 ½ to 642 ½ in the 11-team meet.